{"id":23010,"date":"2021-11-19T11:15:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T16:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=23010"},"modified":"2022-01-03T15:59:27","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T20:59:27","slug":"2022-power-of-performance-awards-presented-at-annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/2022-power-of-performance-awards-presented-at-annual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Power of Performance awards presented at annual conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
Seven recipients were recently honored with Power of Performance Awards for their efforts to change lives, put people to work or revitalize their communities. The awards were presented during the 2021 \u201cSmall Communities, BIG Solutions\u201d conference, which showcased West Virginia successes and highlighted what is working across the Mountain State\u2019s 21 most Southern counties.<\/p>\n

The conference, which is organized by the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, housed in the Marshall University Research Corporation, West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development, took place on a virtual platform Nov. 15-18.<\/p>\n

Changing lives<\/em><\/p>\n

Joni Cantrell, founder\/executive director of Arts in Action, was awarded in the \u201cChanging Lives\u201d category for her work in cultivating relationships with children through the power of the arts. Under Cantrell\u2019s direction, Arts in Action has grown into a multi-faceted organization offering courses in all genres of dance, music and visual arts, serving an average of 500 students per year.<\/p>\n

Jobs & Hope WV Transition Agents were also awarded in the \u201cChanging Lives\u201d category for their service in assisting people in recovery as they prepare for potential educational and\/or career opportunities. Transition Agents not only conduct needs assessments and develop personalized plans for each program participant, but also develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all agency partners to assist each participant in overcoming barriers in the development of education and employment goals that match the participant\u2019s skills, interests and experience.<\/p>\n

Putting people to work<\/em><\/p>\n

Marshall CORE, an initiative of Marshall Health, truly represents the \u201cPutting People to Work\u201d category. CORE provides the resources and support necessary to help individuals in recovery re-enter the workforce. CORE\u2019s goal is to create a ready workforce within its 12-county region of southwestern West Virginia. Since CORE has begun, the initiative has assisted more than 220 people in recovery in gaining employment.<\/p>\n

Terri Giles received the \u201cPutting People to Work\u201d category for her service in launching and developing Appalachian Headwaters programs. Appalachian Headwaters is a non-profit based in Lewisburg, West Virginia, with a mission to invest in Appalachia\u2019s future. In addition to her recent service, Giles worked for more than 30 years in public service, creating job sustainability across West Virginia.<\/p>\n

Revitalizing communities<\/em><\/p>\n

Errol Randle, a retired 25-year veteran of the Charleston, West Virginia, Police Department, was awarded in the \u201cRevitalizing Communities\u201d category for his efforts developing strategies and initiatives that promote successful outcomes for incarcerated individuals and\/or people in long-term recovery. In addition, Randle has been able to train officers and community members in emotional intelligence, teaching individuals to understand, use and manage emotions in a positive way.<\/p>\n

Jason Grubb received the award (posthumously) <\/strong><\/em>in the \u201cRevitalizing Communities\u201d category for his service to his hometown of Welch, West Virginia. Grubb was able to secure grant aid and other funds, in excess of $1 million for Welch, leading to city\u2019s ability to maintain a high level of service during the COVID-19 pandemic. His vision for Welch not only focused on capitalizing on the current services, but also growing the city\u2019s tourism, providing new experiences to attract individuals to visit.<\/p>\n

2022 Small Communities, BIG Solutions Advocate<\/em><\/p>\n

The final award was presented to Dr. Drema Mace Hill, who is the epitome of \u201cSmall Communities, BIG Solutions.\u201d Hill has spent much of her professional career serving West Virginians in the health sector. Currently serving as vice president for community engagement and development at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Hill works at the intersection of higher education, community workforce development, community engagement and partnerships to guide the creation, implementation and evaluation of integrated strategies that generate health improvements. In her time with WVSOM, Hill has replicated 18 opioid prevention and awareness toolkits in West Virginia, created an international research project in partnership with Kilimanjaro Medical University in Tanzania and helped bring millions of dollars in funding to WVSOM.<\/p>\n

Sara Payne Scarbro, the associate vice president of external engagement for the Marshall University Research Corporation, is the lead planner of the conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to our 2022 POWER of Performance awardees and to Dr. Hill for being selected as our 2022 Small Communities, BIG Solutions Advocate,\u201d Scarbro said. \u201cThese awards are extremely competitive and our awards committee likes to highlight the true change agents who are really making a positive difference in the Mountain State. \u2018Small Communities, BIG Solutions\u2019 is all about education and inspiration – our programming educates us on successful projects, while our award winners inspire us to do, serve and love more.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on the annual \u201cSmall Communities, BIG Solutions\u201d conference, visit www.marshall.edu\/aedswv\/<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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